The fighting platform = insane danger for the fighters and the observers.

Rules aside, the platform is stupid.

2/22/2010 1:11pm,

Scott Larson

Isn't insane danger the point?

2/22/2010 1:18pm,

The Question

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Larson

Isn't insane danger the point?

I've always more enjoyed the technical aspect.

If you want danger, you could always have fighters do battle on a tightrope slung over a volcano, with volcano dwellings sharks in it. And with bloodsucking worms in the bellies of the volcano dwelling sharks, so the loser dies twice.

2/22/2010 1:26pm,

Scott Larson

I guess I just mean the danger of headbutts, no weight classes and no walls on the ring. I like the small amount of restrictions.

2/22/2010 1:53pm,

Zapruder

I would rather see the no gloves mandatory...MUCH safer

2/22/2010 2:14pm,

tao.jonez

NASCAR with no seatbelts doesn't make watching the cars any more exciting - it just makes injury more likely when things go wrong. Same thing here.

2/22/2010 2:27pm,

SonofSpiridonov

Yes! I was just lamenting the fact the other day, that you have to go to some armpit in Ireland (joke) just to see some good bareknuckle. I will definitely watch this.

2/22/2010 2:30pm,

SonofSpiridonov

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Question

I've always more enjoyed the technical aspect.

If you want danger, you could always have fighters do battle on a tightrope slung over a volcano, with volcano dwellings sharks in it. And with bloodsucking worms in the bellies of the volcano dwelling sharks, so the loser dies twice.

Yeah but that would be boring, because those rules blatantly favours Wing Chun.

2/22/2010 4:26pm,

Conde Koma

I think there's a niche for this sort of thing, and there's no reason you can't enjoy both. As awesome as the Unified Rules are, there's questions that remain unanswered, especially regarding things like kicks/knees on the ground, attacking the kidneys, rabbit punching, etc. As long as it's consensual, there's no reason we can't enjoy both rule systems.

2/22/2010 4:46pm,

tao.jonez

People will agree to anything given the right mentality and paycheck. That doesn't mean it's OK. I submit for evidence Ron Jeremy 2000-present.

In any fight with rules there are unanswered questions regarding headbutts, fish hooking, biting, groin shots, etc. By your logic shouldn't we allow that too? I'm saying if you're fighting for sport it should be reasonably safe and entertaining.